Gary Leftwich

Welcome to my portfolio. From newsrooms to the boardrooms, I've worked in print journalism as well as corporate, higher education, government and non-profit settings. Check out some of my work.

Features

"I Thought I Saw Angels"

Teens from across the country became the hands and feet of God, performing basic home repairs for the elderly.

A Sweet Recovery

Firefighter and young patient bond over tragedy and ice cream.

Ron Watson, AKA the Cross Man, polished aluminum crosses in his workshop.

Getting God's Word A Cross

Douglasville businessman leaves shimmering, silver crosses across town to boost faith in others.

Press Releases and Statements

New Police Beat Design Will Cut Response Times

South Fulton and Georgia Tech partner on city's first new beat design in three decades.

South Fulton Remembers John Lewis

Congressman Remembered for His Civil Right Leadership and love of his hometown of South Fulton.

UWG Unveils Plans for New Student Health Center

UWG and Tanner Health System are joining forces to build a new state-of-the-art healthcare center for students.

News

Kailyn Kaiser longs to talk with ‘Nana’ one more time

Kailyn Kaiser spoke with her grandmother at least every other day. The conversations meandered through a mosaic of topics.

Douglas Homeowner Shoots Atlanta Detective

A local homeowner fatally shot a detective who tried to break into his home.

Columns

Into Each Rain, Some Life Must Fall

Low gray clouds dominated the morning sky, blotting out the sun and setting their own tone for the day ahead. No matter. My morning walk would strengthen my mind, body and soul.

The Magic of Riding Lawn Chairs

That’s the real trick of riding a lawn chair. It’s not really about the chair. It’s about giving yourself permission to sit still long enough for something real to surface.